Former Hardee's franchisee opening 3 Captain D's units in Georgia

June 18, 2019

Captain D's opened this week in Hazlehurst, Georgia, marking the brand's 105th restaurant in the state.    "Captain D's commitment to innovation and…

Melt Shop continues Pennsylvania expansion

June 17, 2019

New York City-based Melt Shop opened its second Pennsylvania location earlier this month in the Village at Newtown Shopping Center. The unit, 2820 South Eagle…

Couple transforms '90s Chevy van into Tom+Chee food truck

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Eric and Laura Ann Hart's food truck is so popular that they often have to turn away business.

Bubbakoo's Burritos racing into Louisville

June 14, 2019

With nearly 30 locations open in New Jersey and Philadelphia, Bubbakoo's Burritos, a Jersey Shore-based eatery serving Mexican food fused with American flavor…

Chicken Salad Chick enters 15th state

June 13, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding to its 15th state next week with its first Illinois restaurant opening in Edwardsville. This is the brand's third location in…

Time is running out to nominate your brand for the 'Perfect Pitch'

June 12, 2019

The deadline is June 14.

Co-branded Fatburger, Buffalo's Express opens in Huntington Beach

June 12, 2019

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express, opened a co-branded location Tuesday in Huntington Beach, California, according to a…

Salata reveals rebrand

Houston-based Salata Salad Kitchen has launched a rebrand designed to highlight its food and celebrate the individuality of its guests.

Hot Dog on a Stick opens in China

June 11, 2019

Hot Dog on a Stick is opening its first location in China through a master franchise agreement with Eugene Restaurant Management, which plans to open 2…

Sweetgreen boosting delivery with acquisition of Galley Foods

June 11, 2019

Sweetgreen has acquired Galley Foods, a Washington, D.C.-based meal service delivering ready-to-eat fresh meals, for an undisclosed amount of cash and stock…

Voodoo adding Denver unit

June 11, 2019

Portland-based Voodoo Doughnut is opening its eighth unit Sunday in Denver.

Is B.Good ghosting Chicago?

June 10, 2019

B.Good, a farm-to-table fast casual chain with 69 North American locations, is now available to even more people in Chicago.

Modern Market is newest kid on the block

June 10, 2019

Modern Market Eatery is opening its ninth Denver-area restaurant Friday at The Streets at South Glenn in Centennial, Colorado. It's celebrating with a block…

Wahlburgers snags Dunkin exec

June 10, 2019

Wahlburgers, which has 30 locations throughout North America and in London, has hired Dan Wheeler as senior vice president of marketing and innovation…

Fransmart, Five Guys exec to help emerging brands expand

June 10, 2019

Franchise development firm Fransmart is teaming up with veteran Five Guys Burgers & Fries executive Mauricio Romero to form King Street Advisors.

Blaze signs multi-unit Wisconsin deal

June 10, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal for Wisconsin with franchise operator Dianne Mayer to open six stores in Madison, Appleton, Fox Valley and…

DQ on all things frozen 'n' sweet + Pancheros' fresh 'bake' on Mexican heat

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

From frosty and American as apple pie, to fresh and prepared to order Mexican, the QSRweb podcast today features one-on-one talks with American Dairy Queen…

The Dolly Llama doubling footprint this summer

June 6, 2019

The Dolly Llama, an LA-based dessert concept from French restaurateur Samuel Baroux and real estate leader Eric Shomof, is adding two units this summer. The…

Nekter Juice Bar opening second Whole Foods location

June 6, 2019

Nekter Juice Bar, which has more than 130 restaurants across 15 U.S. states, will open its second location within a Whole Foods Market next week in Malibu…

Qdoba opening HQ in San Diego

June 5, 2019

Qdoba Mexican Eats is opening its headquarters in San Diego. Named "Qdoba Flavor Central," the headquarters will serve as a hub for the culinary team to create…